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THE REPUBLIC OF IRELANDPoblacht na hÉireann
The Republic of Ireland
is in the centre and
south part of the
beautiful island of
Ireland, which is called
"the Emerald Isle", one
of the British Isles, in the
North West of Europe.
Official name: Éire / Ireland
Government: Unitary
parliamentary republic
Capital: Dublin
Population: 4,921,500
Official languages: Irish and
English
Area: 70,273 km2
Religion: Roman Catholic,
Protestant
Currency: Euro
The Republic of Ireland is divided
into 4 provinces:
- Leinster (in the East)
- Munster (in the South West)
- Connacht (in the West)
- Ulster (in the North)
and 26 counties.
There are 6 more counties in Ulster
which belong to Northern Ireland,
one of the four Nations of the
United Kingdom.
SYMBOLS OF IRELAND
The green represents the Catholic majority.
The orange is the colour of the Protestant population.
The white symbolises a hope of peace or unity between
the two communities.
The shamrock is a symbol of the Irish
because St. Patrick (Ireland’s patron
saint) used it to explain the mystery of
the Holy Trinity to the pagans.
The Irish
harp is in
the Coat
of Arms of
Ireland. It
relfects the
immortality
of the soul.
The triskelion and the triquetra are
old pagan symbols of the Celtic
traditions, adapted by Christianity
to represent the Holy Trinity.
SYMBOLS OF IRELAND
The celtic cross: St.
Patrick combined the
Latin cross (symbol of
Christianity) with the
circle (a pagan symbol
which represents the
sun) to appeal pagans,
by linking the cross of
Christ with the idea of
the life-giving
properties of the sun.
Other interpretations claim that
placing the cross on top of the
circle represents Christ's supremacy
over the pagan sun.
The tree of life
represents the
oneness with
nature.
The leprechaun is a
type of fairy in the
Irish folklore,
depicted as a little
ginger bearded
man, wearing a
green coat and
hat, with a hidden
pot of gold at the
end of the rainbow.
LANGUAGESIn the Republic of Ireland,
both Irish and English have
official status, with Irish
being the national and first
official language.
Irish (Gaeilge) is part of the
Celtic language families.
Since the late 18th century, however, English has been
the predominant first language, displacing Irish. Today,
a large minority claims some ability to use Irish, and it is
the first language for a small percentage of the
population (on the right, proportion of respondents
aged 3+ who said they could speak Irish in the Ireland
census 2011 or the Northern Ireland census 2011).
MUSIC
Music is always an important part in the life of Irish people.
The instruments used to play tradiotional Celtic music are, among others, the
fiddle, the Uilleann pipes, the Irish flute, the tin whistle, the bodhrán and the Irish
harp.
Fiddle
Uilleann pipes
Irish flute
Tin whistle
Bodhrán
Irish harp
MUSIC
Traditional
Celtic music
played in
pubs…
…and modern
music, often
played in gigs
(small concerts
played in pubs)
Traditional folk
dancing, called céilí,
with typical dresses
FAMOUS IRISH SINGERS AND BANDS
The Cranberries
The Coors
U2
Enya Ronan Keating Sinéad O'Connor
IRISH FOOD
Every morning starts with
a Full Irish breakfast.
It’s very filling!
Bacon
(Rashers)
Toast
Baked
beans
Fried
egg
Sausage
(Banger)
Black and
white
pudding
It’s usually accompanied
by orange juice, coffee
or tea.
IRISH FOOD
Soda
bread
Irish apple crumble cake
Fish and chips
Cabbage, bacon and potatoes
Irish cod fish cakes
Irish stew
IRISH PUBS
A pub (or public house) is part
of the Irish culture. Irish pubs
are characterised by a unique
culture centred around a
casual and friendly
atmosphere, hearty food and
drink, Irish sports, and
traditional Irish music.
Most pubs focus on offering
beers, ales and, of course, the
iconic Irish stout, Guinness. As
well, pubs often sell other
alcoholic drinks, but also soft
drinks, meals and snacks.
SPORTS IN IRELAND
Irish people really love sports…
some sports are even native to
Ireland (Gaelic games), like
Hurling and Gaelic football.
Rugby
Gaelic football Hurling
the stick
is called
hurley
the ball
is called
sliotar
IRISH IN THE WORLD
The population of Ireland
(both Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland) is about 6.3
million, but it is estimated that
50 to 80 million people
around the world have Irish
forebears, making the Irish
diaspora one of the largest of
any nation.
Historically, emigration from
Ireland has been the result of
conflict, famine and
economic issues.The Famine Memorial in Dublin, erected in
commemoration of the Great Irish Famine (1845-
1849), during which millions of Irish people died
and emigrated.
FAMOUS PEOPLE OF IRISH DESCENT
John F. Kennedy
is one of the 22
U.S. Presidents
with Irish roots
and many more…
Meryl Streep,
American actress
Tom Cruise,
American
actor
John McEnroe,
American tennis
player
Elvis Presley,
American
singer
Mariah Carey,
American
singer
DUBLIN
Let’s have a sightseeing tour around the capital of Ireland…
Trinity College and College Green
DUBLIN
Parliament Square
DUBLIN
The Book of KellsThe Library of Trinity College Dublin, home of the Book
of Kells
DUBLIN
The Ha'penny Bridge
Grafton St.
Statue of Molly
Malone on Suffolk St.
DUBLIN
The GPO (General Post Office)
Christ Church Cathedral
DUBLIN
The Dubhlinn Gardens with Dublin Castle
in the background
St. Patrick's Cathedral
DUBLIN
Samuel Beckett Bridge,
designed by the famous
architect Santiago
Calatrava.
Its iconic shape evokes
the image of a harp
lying on its edge.
GLENDALOUGH MONASTIC SITE
Glendalough
(from the Irish
Gleann Dá
Loch, meaning
"Valley of two
lakes") lies
south of Dublin
and is home to
one of the
most important
monastic sites
in Ireland.
GLENDALOUGH MONASTIC SITE
CLIFFS
Ireland is renowned for its fantastic
scenery and dramatic cliffs; the most
famous ones are probably the Cliffs of
Moher, which sit above the Atlantic
Ocean, stretching along Ireland’s west
coast for approximately nine miles. With
their astounding height and breathtaking
views, these cliffs are one of the Emerald
Isle’s most visited natural attractions.
But you can also enjoy wonderful cliffs on a fantastic coastal walk only a few
miles away from Dublin, in the district of Howth.
The Cliffs of Moher
HOWTH
Na daoine teacht agus dul,
ach na cnoic fós.
People come and go,
but the hills remain.
Irish proverb
Thanks for your attention
Bompieri Marco and Marseglia Maria Rosaria